Name: Around The Bend - 40th Anniversary Edition
Brand: Love Tractor

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

LPPSR013C

Colour

Orange

Colour details

Orange & White Vinyl

Discogs ID

Format multiplier

Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

180g

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2023-09-01

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Proper

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

634457144309

Total Cap

Orange LP

CDPSR013

Eco Wallet

2023-09-15

'634457144316

Artist

Love Tractor

Genre GB

Alternative / Modern

Label GB

Propeller Records

Pioneering New Zealand independent label operating from 1980 to 1983, Propeller Records is widely recognized as the first of the post-punk NZ indies. Although the label ceased operations after three years, it has continued to release various compilations over the years. Its subsidiaries, Huh Records and Joy Records, have been actively signing and releasing new artists since then. Initially distributed by Ode Records and later by Festival Records (NZ) Ltd., Propeller Records is currently distributed by DRMNZ. The label is owned by Simon Grigg.

Love Tractor is an art rock band that played a pivotal role in the alternative music scene of Athens, Georgia. Alongside iconic bands like the B-52's, Pylon, and REM, Love Tractor helped shape the sound of this vibrant musical community. Formed in 1980 by Michael Richmond, Mark Cline, and Armistead Wellford, the band has undergone several lineup changes over the years.
The current lineup consists of Michael Richmond on guitar and vocals, Mark Cline on guitar, keyboards and vocals, Armistead Wellford on bass, guitar, clarinet and vocals, Doug Stanley on guitar and keyboards, and Joe Rowe on drums and percussion. Previous members include Andrew Carter, Kit Swartz,
Bill Berry,Tommy Daughtry,and Tom King.
Influenced by a diverse range of artists such as Guadalcanal Diary,Dreams So Real,"Let's Active", Oh-Ok,Miracle Legion,"The Swimming Pool Q's", The Bongos ,Game Theory,"The Three O'Clock", The Baseball Project,Pylon,Big Dipper ,The Loud Family,the Windbreakers,Dumptruck,
The Young Fresh Fellows ,Translator ,Robyn Hitchcock ,Chris Stamey,and Camper Van Beethoven,

Newest Listed Items

40th Anniversary Remastered Edition on Limited Edition Orange with White Vinyl. Features two unreleased original mixes never heard or previously available. In 1983, Love Tractor released their second album, "Around the Bend," which was accompanied by a popular MTV video for the song "Spin Your Partner." The album showcased the band's growth and evolution, incorporating vocals and other experimentations to enhance their sound. "Around the Bend" was well-received critically and commercially-- topping the college charts in 1983.

Around The Bend - 40th Anniversary Edition

Music GB